Future City - Future City is a project-based learning program where students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades imagine, research, design, and build cities of the future. https://futurecity.org
Future Problem Solving - FPSPI is a dynamic international program involving thousands of students annually from around the world. Developed in 1974 by creativity pioneer Dr. E. Paul Torrance, Future Problem Solving (FPS) provides competitive and non-competitive components for today’s curriculum via a six-step model which teaches critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and decision making. https://www.fpspi.org/
Stock Market Game - Connects students to the global economy with virtual investing and real-world learning. https://www.stockmarketgame.org
Odyssey of the Mind - Creative Problem Solving develops skills in young people that help them thrive in our technical world. Since 1978, OM problems have challenged students to go beyond conventional thinking and incorporate creative problem solving in learning. https://www.odysseyofthemind.com
Lego Robotics -Teams design their own solution to a current STEM question or problem and build autonomous robots that perform a series of missions based on an annual Challenge theme. Teams will build, test and program autonomous robots using LEGO®MINDSTORMS® Education EV3 technology and an annual FIRST LEGO League Challenge Set. https://www.education.lego.com
Stem Day Projects - Local science projects organized by teachers to show Project Based Learning through science, technology, engineering, and math. http://thestemlaboratory.com
National History Day - Engages students and teachers in historical research and skill development. Students enter these projects at the local and affiliate levels, with top students advancing to the National Contest at the University of Maryland at College Park. https://nhd.org
Topeka Model United Nations -provides opportunities for students to learn about the role international diplomacy plays within our world. The Topeka Model United Nations program is used to hone public speaking, critical thinking, research, and writing skills. These student led delegations are called upon to represent the views of their assigned country on a variety of topics. The simulation is designed to encourage debate, foster cooperation, and assist young leaders to resolve problems diplomatically. https://www.topekamodelunitednations.com
Math Counts -A national program that provides students in grades 6-8 the opportunity to compete in live, in-person contests against and alongside their peers. The competition builds problem solving skills and fosters achievement. https://www.mathcounts.org
Science Olympiad - In grades 6-12, this competition requires preparation, commitment, coaching and practice throughout the year. Each school-based team is allowed to bring 15 students who cross-train for a variety of events in their skill set. Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology. https://www.soinc.org